Chicago to Columbia (ORD–COU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–COU is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 315 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 53 | CR5, CR7 | 1h32-1h51 | Star Alliance | NZ | |
| AA American Airlines | 35 | E70, E75 | 1h31-1h40 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | 2h01 | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Columbia from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→COU | MDW→COU |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 103 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 26m | 0h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 71% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · COU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Columbia.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–COU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to COU
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Columbia Regional Airport (COU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 103 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to COU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to COU ranges from 1 hours 26 minutes to 2 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 315 miles (507 km). There are approximately 103 weekly flights outbound and 129 return, totaling 232 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via SUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).